Invasion d’insectes et de plantes exotiques : Quels risques pour l'environnement | Temps Présent

 

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South Africa’s ‘alien’ trees threaten water supply

 

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Desesperación en el Mediterráneo francés por la invasión de cangrejo jaiba azul

 

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Krabben-Invasion in der Adria

 

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‘Deadlier Than Cyanide’: Hundreds of Poisonous Pufferfish Found Stranded on Cape Town Beach - Sputnik International

According to South Africa’s Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries, the species carry a deadly neurotoxin that can paralyse the diaphragm causing respiratory failure.

Une menace pour les pêcheurs | ARTE Regards

 

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Les ports de pêche du sud de l’Espagne sont quotidiennement le théâtre de scènes de désespoir lorsque les bateaux, faute de poissons, déversent des kilos d’algues sur la criée.

Where did the Lionfish come from ? | SLICE

 

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 The lionfish is the worst invasive species in the world: it destroys biodiversity of its territory, taking up more and more space in the ocean. Lionfishes are the cause of several extinctions. 

Científicos reportan la presencia de un nuevo tipo de mosquito

 

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Environmentalists to reintroduce Tasmanian devils to mainland Australia

An environmental group has released more than 25 Tasmanian devils in mainland Australia through a project that seeks to reintroduce this animal in an area it inhabited 3,000 years ago.

'Super ants' from Asia invading British gardens faster than ever

An invasive garden ant hailing from Asia continues to conquer new territory in England. The species, Lasius neglectus, is capable of building super colonies boasting dozens of queens and several thousand ants.

Γενετικά τροποποιημένοι αρουραίοι για τη διάσωση της βιοποικιλότητας στα Νησιά Γκαλαπάγκος

Η μοναδική βιοποικιλότητα των Νησιών Γκαλαπάγκος βρίσκεται σε κίνδυνο, καθώς χωροκατακτητικά είδη αρουραίων, τα οποία έχουν φτάσει στα νησιά μέσω πλοίων, τρέφονται μαζικά με αυγά και νεοσσούς από απειλούμενα είδη.

Invasive Argentine ants successfully eradicated from New Zealand

One of the world's most destructive eco-invaders has been eradicated from a popular wildlife sanctuary.

Armed protesters occupy Oregon wildlife refuge building over jailed ranchers

Armed protesters occupied a building of a federal wildlife refuge in the US state of Oregon in support of two return-to-jail ranchers punished by the court, according to the BBC on January 3. 

Asian wasp causes havoc in N. Portugal

The University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) have alerted the public Monday to destroy the Asian wasp which is causing havoc through northern Portugal and poses a health concern.

Study identifies ant pest as new threat to honey bees

One of the world's most invasive ant species could be accelerating the global decline of honey bees -- and carrying a previously unknown virus that could lead to its own demise, according to a New Zealand research out Wednesday.

Noxious fish threatens Australia

A fish that can move across land and choke birds is traveling to Australia from Papua New Guinea (PNG), scientists warn.

Αλάσκα: Εξόντωση ταράνδων για τη διάσωση χλωρίδας απομακρυσμένου νησιού (Caribou to be Hunted...)

Κυνηγοί από μία κρατική υπηρεσία θα ταξιδέψουν σε ένα απομακρυσμένο νησί στις Αλεούτιες Νήσους προκειμένου να εξοντώσουν τους ταράνδους του νησιού, ένα χωροκατακτητικό είδος που απειλεί τη βλάστηση του οικοσυστήματος.

Turistas podrían causar un desastre ecológico en la Antártida

Los ambientalistas advierten de que la creciente popularidad del turismo polar podría amenazar seriamente al ecosistema de la región: los visitantes traen bacterias patógenas, que pondrían en peligro la salud de los pingüinos de la Antártida.

Una operación eliminará ratas para conservar la biodiversidad de una isla

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La mayor operación de eliminación de ratas con veneno en la historia empezará en febrero para conservar la biodiversidad de una de las Islas Georgias, en el Atlántico Sur que pertenecen al Reino Unido.

Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the Invasive Alien Species Regulation

European Commission, Statement, Brussels, 29 September 2014:

Today the EU adopted legislation that will tackle the rapidly growing threat to biodiversity from invasive species. The Regulation is a crucial step towards achieving the EU's 2020 biodiversity targets, while also delivering on a commitment under the Convention on Biological Diversity to establish rules to address the threats posed by these species.

European Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: "This new Regulation fills a long-recognised gap in EU biodiversity protection.